The truck media grumbled for months (me included) as GMC dribbled out details on the 2014 Sierra Denali, scheduled to arrive in dealerships this fall. Nonetheless, when you spoke with a GMC person there was more than a hint of a smile whenever the subject of the new truck came … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Sport Trucks
Jeep shows some Texas-style spirit denying NHTSA recall demand
So often, when I write about anything that smacks of heavy-handed regulatory muscle, you Texas sportsmen remind me that the less government involvement in vehicle matters the better. With that in mind, I think we all need a round of applause for Chrysler, who this week told the National Highway … Continue reading
2013 Chevy Suburban still impresses
For years I have asked my Chevy contacts to give me a Suburban for a week so I could do a full ride/drive review. Alas, there was never one in the regional media fleet, and I suspected that GM wasn’t exactly looking for a green vehicle journalist writing in horror … Continue reading
2013 F-150 review: why it remains volume leader among growing competition
I’m sure it is a coincidence that for the last three weeks I have been driving Ford F-series trucks. Today I leave for the first drive for journalists on the 2014 Chevy Silverado at Knibbe Ranch near San Antonio, and there will obviously be comparisons made, if not entirely shared. … Continue reading
In my rearview mirror: GM Foundation grant, Honda recall, Best of Texas vehicles
Often stuff happens that isn’t quite major enough to merit a single large story. Here are some from the past week: GM Foundation gives $100,000 to the American Red Cross On April 20th, GM provided a grant to the Red Cross to aid emergency management officials to help provide shelter … Continue reading
Tires for drought? Just choose those that work best under wet conditions
While there are often recommendations for tires that excel in bad weather conditions, there seem to be little information –if any — for tires that excel in drought conditions currently bedeviling a large part of the country, including Texas. Most people think of drought driving simply as motoring on dry roads, but long periods without … Continue reading
MotorWeek names Drivers’ Choice Bests for 2013 Trucks
MotorWeek, the iconic television program, has named its Drivers’ Choice award winners for 2013 and, while there were few (if any) major surprises, it is always interesting to see what conclusions they draw. While I don’t always agree with the winners’ list, I do respect their belief that, in evaluating about … Continue reading
Ram 1500 offers industry-first diesel engine on full-size pickup
The latest innovation to fill Ram truck’s prolific pipeline will be a new 2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel powered pickup truck, available after production begins in the third quarter of 2013, the truck maker announced last week. This is on the heels of the Chicago Auto Show introduction of a 2014 Toyota Tundra and … Continue reading
Chicago Auto Show is truck central.
I am in Chicago this week for the media preview of the Auto Show — it’s 105th year. Despite the fact of its name, it should be called truck central, and it rivals even the state fair of Texas for trucks of all kinds. They are celebrated with the same … Continue reading
Hyundai offers new Santa Fe for outdoor lifestyles
Wait. Before you say, “she has got to be kidding”, let me introduce you to the latest crossover vehicle with off-road and towing capability. Readers, meet the new, longer Santa Fe with all-wheel drive, three-row seating and increased tow capacity. No, it will not replace your heavy duty, or even … Continue reading
